The company is a corporate group operating worldwide, which posts annual sales in the year 2007 in excess of 8.8 billion euros. It stemmed from a joint venture set up in 1967. Today, the company operates 43 factories in 14 countries in Europe, the USA, Latin America and Asia. Together with a global network of sales and customer service firms, the company family is today made up of about 70 companies in more than 40 countries, employing with about 40,000 people. Within a comprehensive brand portfolio, the main brands Bosch and Siemens are Europe’s top selling names.

With its six special brands, the company caters for the individual and diverse wishes of consumers in relation to brand names and products. Six regional brands ensure a fine image and high market shares in their respective homelands. The product range marketed under the various brands encompasses large home appliances and consumer product.